Cazoo Baskonia-Real Madrid: last match of the year
The Whites go in search of an eleventh victory in the EuroLeague to remain in the top places of the standings (19;00pm CET).
Real Madrid bring the year to an end with one final stern test. The madridistas head to the Fernando Buesa Arena, where they will take on Cazoo Baskonia in round 16 of the EuroLeague. After Tuesday’s victory against Bilbao in the Liga Endesa, the Whites are back in action just 48 hours later against another Basque side. Madrid have one clear goal: to secure an eleventh win in the European competition.
Both the Vitorians and the Madrileños go into the clash level in the standings, with a record of ten wins and five defeats, which means that a win will be crucial for Madrid to edge clear of their in-form opponents. The hosts are on a run of five straight wins in the EuroLeague, with victories coming against the likes of Fenerbahçe, Anadolu Efes and Bayern Munich.
Both the Vitorians and the Madrileños go into the clash level in the standings, with a record of ten wins and five defeats, which means that a win will be crucial for Madrid to edge clear of their in-form opponents. The hosts are on a run of five straight wins in the EuroLeague, with victories coming against the likes of Fenerbahçe, Anadolu Efes and Bayern Munich.
Madrid go head-to-head against the second highest scoring side in the competition 85.6 points on average, meaning that the visitors will have to be at their best in defence if they are to secure the spoils. But the Whites have been solid in this department, conceding under 80 points on average, bolstered by their defensive rebounding 27.1 per game and blocks 4.4. The team will look to the likes of Tavares, Poirier, Cornelie and Yabusele to limit Costello and Kotsar under the hoop.
Key men
Baskonia have a very strong squad, spearheaded by an in-form Henry, and shooters like Howard, Thompson and Marinkovic averaging above 39% from the three-point line. However, the madridistas also boast game-winning players in their ranks. Musa is having a sensational season in the EuroLeague, where he averages 15.7 points per game, and Hezonja rarely misses from the perimeter scoring one in every two. A great matchup is in store in Vitoria to bring 2022 to a close.
Key men
Baskonia have a very strong squad, spearheaded by an in-form Henry, and shooters like Howard, Thompson and Marinkovic averaging above 39% from the three-point line. However, the madridistas also boast game-winning players in their ranks. Musa is having a sensational season in the EuroLeague, where he averages 15.7 points per game, and Hezonja rarely misses from the perimeter scoring one in every two. A great matchup is in store in Vitoria to bring 2022 to a close.